What better way is there to start the 100 days of summer than spending time on one of the best beaches in Okinawa?

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, commander, passes the detachment guidon to Capt. Lawrence Jerichow, incoming 247th Military Police Detachment commander, during a change of command ceremony at Torii Station, Japan, May 13, 2025.

Like so many other Okinawans, I love hamburgers. When I was young, I could eat one every day.

If you go to Gate 2 Street near Kadena AB regularly, Tesio may already be on your radar.This shop dedicated to specialty German-style sausages, has garnered much media attention since it opened in 2017.

The Easter Bunny hopped over to U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa on April 26 for the annual Easter egg hunt and story time event, welcoming children from Sobe Ward, the Wanpaku Children’s Association, and the American community.

U.S. Marine Cpl. David Guzman, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Installation Pacific, receives The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa commander, at the Torii Station Post Office, Okinawa, Japan, on April 28, 2025.

On my way home, I decided to swing by Cape Maeda. Before the pandemic, this location was packed with many tourists who were there for snorkeling and diving.

There are some great events coming up in Okinawa!

U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa kicked off its Army Emergency Relief campaign with a 5K Color Run on March 15, despite rainy conditions.